Mill House Quilts

Quilting Clubs

Mill House Quilts has monthly clubs which meet to share a common interest. All the clubs are free and may be joined at any time. Several require a book purchase.

6" & 12" Block of the Month Club

1st Tuesday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Free!

The books are the sources for each month’s blocks in 2016. You may choose which book, and which size blocks you want to make. Those who bring in completed blocks from the last month’s demonstration have a chance to win free fat quarters. This is a great way to make new friends and use up scraps! New members are always welcome! Book required. Hosted by Lisa Pertzborn.

Bernina Club & Workshop *NEW DAY*

3rd Thursday of each month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Free!

Do you own a Bernina Sewing or Quilting Machine, whether a classic NOVA 900 or an unmatched B880? Then join us for this exciting new workgroup! Ever wonder what the best practice is for oiling and maintaining your machine, what feet are available, how to save your work? Each month we will have an educational or fun topic presentation everyone will enjoy. Part of the time we will set aside for a round table open discussion and question and answer period. Hosted by Trish Urben/Diane Kroll/Kerry Zajicek.

Block of the Month Club

1st Thursday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Free!

Amish With A Twist II: The Classics is the material being used for 2018. These quilt blocks (105" square) draws inspiration for both the block designs and color palette from quilts that are considered to be quintessentially Amish by quilt lovers and collectors.

Nancy's “twist” is the innovative Night and Day block, which she designed especially for this project to reinforce basic strip-piecing skills and to introduce the “Fast Flying Geese” construction technique. Designed as a BOM project with 29 of Marcus Fabrics’ Centennial Solids, the project takes a workshop approach to recreating eleven traditional quilt blocks arranged in a Barn Raising setting.

EQ (Electric Quilt) Club

1st Thursday of each month | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Free!

Do you have EQ6 or 7 and want to explore its uses with other quilters? Tips and ideas for exploring and using Electric Quilt will be discussed. Bring a laptop if you can and any questions or ideas you have. All skill levels and new members are welcome. January, April, July, and October meetings will include basic EQ instruc- tion. You will need to bring a laptop, have EQ7 activated, and have minimal experience. Hosted by Fran Heisey.

Machine Quilting Club

1st Friday of each month | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Free!

Machine quilting club is your source for sharing information on all aspects of home machine quilting. Bring any tips or problems you have encountered. Cindy will provide a monthly quilting design. Hosted by Cindy Fenster.

Strip Club

2nd Thursday of each month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Free!

Join the fun at the only Strip Club in Waunakee! Each month we exchange twelve 2 ½" strips in a certain color or theme, and we are challenged with blocks in which to use them. Fabrics are: January – Blue, February – Red, March – Swirls, April - Stripes. Cut up some fabric in your stash! The twelve 2 ½" strips should be 100% cotton and cut the width of the fabric. They can be the same or different fabrics. Packets of pre-cut strips are available at Mill House. Each month has a block designed by Jane that uses some of your strips. New members always welcome. Hosted by Jane Vaughan.

Applique Club

Due to family issues the Applique Club will not be meeting for the next few months.

Scrap Lovers Club (a/k/a Stash Buster Beauties)

2nd Saturday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Free!

Scrap lovers unite. Each month we’ll share ideas through show and tell, and you’ll get a free pattern as an incentive to dig into your stash. If you start the free pattern by the next month, you have a chance to win free fat quarters. New members always welcome. Hosted by Lisa Pertzborn.

Reproduction Club (formerly Log Cabin/Civil War Club)

3rd Tuesday of each month | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Free!

Build your own log cabin quilt using Judy Martin’s Log Cabin Quilt Book as your blueprint with you as the architect. We’ll explore various techniques, color strategies, and quilt size variations. All experience levels welcome. Hosted by Mary Schmitt.

UFO Quilt Club

3rd Wednesday of each month | 9:30 a.m - 10:45 a.m. | Free!

UFO Club is for anyone who can claim to have three or more UnFinishedObjects (quilts) needing more than the binding. Register your UFOs by bringing them to any meeting. Each time you complete a UFO, you may enter your name to win a $25.00 Mill House gift certificate. Drawing occurs twice a year at the June and December party meetings. New members always welcome. Hosted by Patricia Delker.

Modern Quilting Club

3rd Thursday of each month | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Free!

Come and explore the world of modern quilting! Characteristics of modern quilting include the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work. “Modern traditionalism,” or the updating of classic quilt designs, is also often seen in modern quilting. The club is currently using the book The Quilt Block Cookbook by Amy Gibson for the rest of 2017, which uses the idea of updating classic quilt designs. The author has some interesting ideas for settings of sampler blocks. The book is recommended, but we can work on other common blocks for the remainder of this year as well. Bring your ideas and your imagination!

Paper Piercing Club

3rd Thursday of each month | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kathy will guide you through using paper piecing to create the beautiful blocks in Jennifer Chiaverini’s The Loyal Union Sampler Quilt. You may choose any style of fabrics you wish. The book will be started at the September meeting. Multiple blocks will be made each month. New members may join anytime. Book required. Hosted by Kathy Doyle. FREE!

Embroidery Club *NEW*

4th Thursday of each month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | $10

Join us as we explore the wonderful world of embroidery.

We’ll have presentations, demonstrations, hands-on time, open discussion, and fun. Whether you’re just interested in learning about machine embroidery or are an experienced embroiderist, you will enjoy this new club.